CHRISTOPHER SHORT D.O.
NPI 1528189958
Family Medicine in Mechanic Falls, ME

Active since April 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22 PLEASANT ST, MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256(207) 345-9729(207) 345-9421 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Christopher Short D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER SHORT D.O. (NPI 1528189958) is an individual family medicine provider in Mechanic Falls, Maine, licensed in Maine (1595) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528189958
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER SHORTCredential: D.O.
Location Address22 PLEASANT STMechanic Falls, ME 04256-6108
Mailing Address22 Pleasant StMechanic Falls, ME 04256-6108 · (207) 345-9729 · Fax (207) 345-9421
Fax(207) 345-9421
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2009
NPI 1528189958 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in ME · 1595
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Occupational MedicineTaxonomy 2083X0100X · License 1595 (ME)
22 PLEASANT ST, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINMM73901ME
Medicaid306820099ME

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Short D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID749225969
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050628000164
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
118 services69 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
65 services65 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Central Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ME
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200024
Location300 Main StreetLewiston, ME 04240 · Androscoggin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary's Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ME
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number200034
Location93 Campus Avenue - PO Box 291Lewiston, ME 04243 · Androscoggin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04256 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.58 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $20.64 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.60 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $23.65 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Massage Therapist
22 PLEASANT ST
MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
Massage Therapist
22 PLEASANT ST
MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
Massage Therapist
22 PLEASANT ST
MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
Massage Therapist
22 PLEASANT ST
MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
Massage Therapist
22 PLEASANT ST
MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
Massage Therapist
22 PLEASANT ST
MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Short's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Short is 1528189958. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2007.

Where is Christopher Short located?

Christopher Short practices at 22 Pleasant St, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. The listed phone number is (207) 345-9729.

What is Christopher Short's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Christopher Short enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Short is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Short accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Christopher Short as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Short affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Short is affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center and St Mary's Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Short was last updated on September 14, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.